Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ottohuberi
ID:
726519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64: 260. 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725852

Common Names

  • Humiriastrum ottohuberi
  • Ottohuber's Humiriastrum
  • Ottohuber's Humiria
  • Humiria ottohuberi

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Description

Humiriastrum ottohuberi (also called Ottohuber's Humiriastrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Humiriastrum genus. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela and is found in moist, lowland forests. It has large, glossy leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Humiriastrum ottohuberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Humiriastrum ottohuberi are white, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Humiriastrum ottohuberi is a shrub native to South America. It prefers a sunny location with well-draining soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings. Take a cutting from the main plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting in a pot with well-draining soil. Water regularly but do not overwater.

Where to Find Humiriastrum ottohuberi

Humiriastrum ottohuberi can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Humiriastrum ottohuberi FAQ

What are the common names of Humiriastrum ottohuberi?

Humiriastrum ottohuberi is commonly known as the Ottohuber's Humiriastrum.

What is the native range of Humiriastrum ottohuberi?

Humiriastrum ottohuberi is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

What is the habitat of Humiriastrum ottohuberi?

Humiriastrum ottohuberi is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Species in the Humiriaceae family

Duckesia verrucosa, Endopleura uchi, Humiria balsamifera, Humiria crassifolia, Humiria fruticosa, Humiria wurdackii, Humiria crassifolia, Humiriastrum colombianum, Humiriastrum cuspidatum, Humiriastrum diguense, Humiriastrum liesneri, Humiriastrum mussunungense, Humiriastrum obovatum, Humiriastrum ottohuberi, Humiriastrum piraparanense, Humiriastrum excelsum, Humiriastrum procerum, Humiriastrum melanocarpum, Humiriastrum glaziovii, Humiriastrum mapiriense, Humiriastrum villosum, Humiriastrum dentatum, Humiriastrum subcrenatum, Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti, Hylocarpa heterocarpa, Sacoglottis gabonensis, Sacoglottis maguirei, Sacoglottis mattogrossensis, Sacoglottis guianensis, Sacoglottis cydonioides, Sacoglottis amazonica, Sacoglottis ceratocarpa, Sacoglottis trichogyna, Sacoglottis ovicarpa, Sacoglottis holdridgei, Schistostemon auyantepuiense, Schistostemon retusum, Schistostemon fernandezii, Schistostemon oblongifolium, Schistostemon reticulatum, Schistostemon dichotomum, Schistostemon macrophyllum, Schistostemon densiflorum, Schistostemon sylvaticus, Schistostemon auyantepuiensis, Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata,

References